order — meaning in English

English meaning

• behest noun A command or authoritative request, especially in the phrase "at the behest of."
• command noun An order given with authority.
• order noun The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.

Senses

order is used for these senses in English:

• behest A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. [from 12th c.]
• command An order to do something.
• order (countable) A command.
• order (countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.

command — full definition

1. noun An order given with authority.
2. noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
3. noun An instruction given to a computer program.
4. verb To give an order, or to have authority over.

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